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Boro were due to unveil the new shirt later today as well as details about prices and when the kits will be available. That information is still expected to be confirmed at some stage on Thursday.

Explaining the background between Boro and Hummel, the Danish brand wrote on their website: "Next season will see the return of an iconic partnership, a collaboration deeply rooted in the history of one of England’s most famous football clubs.

"The announcement that hummel were returning as the kit manufacturer of Middlesbrough FC for the 18/19 season was met with resounding joy across the majority of the fan base. The Danish brand is synonymous with the club and firmly engrained in the heritage of Boro, through the Spirit of ’86 .

"hummel produced the club’s kits between 1984 and 1987, a time of emergence, depression and rebirth in North Yorkshire. These designs will always rank as arguably the most popular kits in Middlesbrough’s history with the hummel designs providing iconic memories for the Boro faithful.

"It is this sentiment and passion that both the club and the brand are determined to rediscover, with the turbulent yet revered era a key focus going forward."